Continuous wave carbon dioxide treatment of balanitis xerotica obliterans.
Herein is presented the first case of balanitis xerotica obliterans treated successfully by carbon dioxide-continuous wave (CW-CO2) laser vaporization. This method appears to be a safe addition to other well-known treatment modalities, offering minimal postoperative discomfort, preservation of anatomic landmarks and function, and excellent cosmetic results.
D000328:Adult; D001446:Balanitis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000473:pathology; D013411:Sulfadiazine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013997:Time Factors
D013411:Sulfadiazine; D002245:Carbon Dioxide